
Hospital | Pharmacist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Chesapeake, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Pharmacist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $85.00
- Weekly
- $3,060
- Yearly (full-time)
- $159,120
- Start date
- October 18, 2026
This job pays about $85.00/hour — 23% above the median for Pharmacist jobs in Virginia ($69.26/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Pharmacist jobs in Virginia right now
- 36 open Pharmacist jobs in Virginia from 4 agencies, 14 of them in Chesapeake.
- Pay in these listings: $52.28 – $100/hour, median $75.90/hour.
- Typical Pharmacist pay in Virginia: $69.26/hour ($144,061/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($85.00/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Inpatient Hospital Pharmacist – Travel Assignment in Chesapeake, Virginia
Hospital Pharmacist needed for a 13-week inpatient travel assignment in Chesapeake, VA, featuring overnight shifts, IV pharmacy work, and clinical medication management.
Join an inpatient pharmacy team in Chesapeake, Virginia, and make a meaningful impact on medication safety and patient care. This on-site travel pharmacist opportunity offers the chance to work in a hospital setting while enjoying the coastal Virginia region, known for its scenic waterways, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to Virginia Beach and Norfolk.
Travel Pharmacist Job Details
- Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,950–$3,170
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 18, 2026
- Healthcare Setting: Inpatient hospital pharmacy
- Schedule: Primarily overnight shifts; approximately 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Typical Overnight Hours: Approximately 7:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m. or 8:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
- Weekend Coverage: Weekend rotation may be required
- Orientation: 16 hours, with required pre-start learning modules
Inpatient Pharmacist Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent inpatient hospital pharmacy experience
- Active Virginia Pharmacist license in hand at the time of submission
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required
- PharmD and Registered Pharmacist (RPh) credentials required
- Epic proficiency required
- Recent IV admixture or IV pharmacy experience
- Experience with medication order entry and verification
- Knowledge of drug interaction review and antibiotic management
- Experience with patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)
- Previous travel pharmacist experience preferred
- Preferred experience with chemotherapy, anticoagulation management, pharmacokinetic dosing, or renal dosing
- All requested time off must be disclosed during submission and is subject to approval
- Successful completion of required onboarding and competency activities
Hospital Pharmacist Responsibilities
- Review, verify, and process medication orders accurately and efficiently
- Prepare and oversee IV admixtures in accordance with pharmacy standards
- Evaluate medication regimens for potential drug interactions and medication safety concerns
- Support antibiotic management and appropriate medication selection
- Provide pharmacy support for patient-controlled analgesia
- Apply clinical judgment to pharmacokinetic and renal dosing when indicated
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to promote safe, effective medication therapy
- Maintain accurate documentation and comply with applicable hospital and pharmacy procedures
Apply now for this inpatient hospital pharmacist travel assignment in Chesapeake, Virginia, and join a team focused on safe, high-quality patient care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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